Edgar Albert Guest

Gettin' together to smile an' rejoice,An' eatin' an' laughin' with folks of your choice;An' kissin' the girls an' declarin' that theyAre growin more beautiful day after day;Chattin' an' braggin' a bit with the men,Buildin' the old family circle again;Livin' the wholesome an' old-fashioned cheer,Just for awhile at the end of the year.